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        <title>Destin Real Estate News and Blog</title>
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        <description>Read news and information about Destin real estate and the Emerald Coast.  Topics include homes, condos, statistics, new listings, sold homes, and other relevant news.</description>
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        <author>DRE@BrowseDestin.com (Tim Shepard - Broker)</author>
        <title>Why Hire a Property Management Company?</title>
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Do You Really Need a Property Manager?


Now that you’ve bought your first, or additional Destin investment rental you have some questions to ask yourself and decisions to make. One of the biggest decisions is whether to manage the property yourself, or to hire a property management company. This all depends on what stage you are at in life and how involved you want to be.


A large part of the decision begins by asking yourself:




How experienced am I with the variety of skills necessary to manage the property?


How much time do I have available, or want, to devote to the management of the property?


Would I enjoy being on call 24/7/365 days of the year to deal with any issues that may arise?




If you answered “very little” to any of these questions, hiring a property management company is likely to be the right choice for you.


What Services Can you Expect





A good management company is made of professionals who have skill in all the various tasks necessary to properly manage your rental. They will keep your Destin investment home in good repair, clean, and reduce periods of vacancy by ensuring your investment property is well advertised and promoted. Their staff will know how to screen prospective renters to avoid damage to the property and how to deal with those situations should they happen. 


Up to Speed on Legalities


Management professionals are more familiar with the laws and rules governing Florida investment rentals, and will know what has changed year to year. With them on the job you, can ensure your property is run in accordance with the law. They help to safeguard you from liability and prevent legal issues. They make sure all the accounting and record keeping is done in a way that keeps you from tearing your hair out trying to make all the figures balance.


Professional Screening


Experienced management companies have seen so many tenant applications they have become adept at reading between the lines to screen out clients who may look good on the surface but spell trouble for your property. They also know how weed out scams directed at rental owners. Because they do these tasks all day, every day, their experience is one of the most valuable benefits they offer.


Take the Load Off You


Whether this is your first Destin investment condo or your fifth, you need to be mindful of how much time it truly takes to manage it properly. Especially if you have multiple properties, it's easy to become overwhelmed by the demands of providing consistent management service.  It's easy to feel like you are being stretched in too many directions, increasing your stress and decreasing your effectiveness.


If you have a “day job” and/or a family, or just want to enjoy your life without hassles, you are the prime candidate for a property management company. Good management companies can be trusted to make decisions and carry out tasks with minimal input from the property owner. The management staff puts the time in so you can enjoy your time without the headache of managing your property.


Save Time and Money


Your time is money, so why waste it. For the fee you pay, the management company can save you time, and money, by ensuring fewer time consuming legal problems. They make sure your property is safe, clean, and rented by higher quality tenants, reducing many of the issues that can crop up. 


A Florida rental property requires round the clock commitment to deal with any issues may arise. Spending time away from family, spending a vacation on the phone trying to find a plumber, or missing milestones and events in the lives of family and friends is the lot of the self-managed property owner. When you manage your own investment property your time is never really completely your own. You could be called at a moment’s notice to take care of an issue. If hours spent on the phone, on the road, and dealing with problems doesn’t sound fun to you, hiring a good property management company is the way to go.


Is Your Rental an Investment, or a 2nd Job?


Is the goal of your investment to provide an additional source of income, without the demands of a second job? If so, an experienced property management company can turn your investment into a well-run passive income stream that lets you enjoy your down time with as little hassle as possible. In this respect, a good management company is like gold.


Watch for &quot;Read This Before Hiring a Property Manager&quot;, the next article in our series on Property Management for the Florida Investor.


Search listings for Destin &amp; 30A Investment Properties:





View Destin Investment Condos for Sale





View Destin Investment Homes &amp; Townhomes for Sale




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    <pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2018 11:18:15 -0500</pubDate>
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        <author>DRE@BrowseDestin.com (Tim Shepard - Broker)</author>
        <title>Destin, Florida - Most Expensive Homes Sold To Date</title>
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Living the Dream on the Emerald Coast


Are dreams of luxury coastal living dancing in your head? Have you always wanted to live near some of the most beautiful beaches in the U.S.? Some of the most luxurious, and opulent, homes on the Emerald Coast are in the Destin area. Here are the three most expensive homes sold in Destin and surrounding 30A, this year. Each residence epitomizes the elegance and beauty to be found in our luxury, coastal home communities.


Most Expensive Homes Sold This Year in Destin &amp; 30A


1. Selling Price: $10,750,000 - Seagrove Beach, FL


A glorious beachfront home in Seagrove Beach, measures 6,462 sq. ft., 3 stories, and has 7 bedrooms, and 10 bathrooms on a quarter-acre lot. This beauty is conveniently located to area dining and shopping venues. Perfect for multi-generational families, this beach home has an elevator, guest quarters, and Nana doors that open onto the patio area and manicured lawn. The spacious kitchen, with its two large islands, is perfect for preparing for parties or an evening at home.


Outdoor life has never been easier with a covered area for outdoor cooking and a spacious heated pool. With a private walkover to the beach, the homeowner can easily reach the Gulf for that quick morning swim, or a long afternoon on the beach. This unique residence sold furnished with custom furniture and decor chosen by interior designer Allyson Runnels to match the home designed by architect Tim Adams.






2. Selling Price: $10,100,000 - Bannerman Beach Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, FL


This palatial 3-story home sits on a half-acre lot with views of the Gulf of Mexico. Made for big families, it measures 6,933 sq. ft., with 7 bedrooms, and 10 baths. Surrounded by dunes, unique landscapes, and a pristine unpopulated beach, this home provides peace and tranquility, while the gated community at Bannerman Beach Place promotes a feeling of security.


Most of the interior features were chosen or designed to mesh perfectly with the architecture of the home. This home is truly a masterpiece with modern clean lines and spacious rooms and living spaces. The homeowner has their choice of outdoor entertaining spaces with a balcony, deck, and expansive patio complete with an in-ground pool and fireplaces.






3. Selling Price: $8,925,000 Deer Lake Dunes, Santa Rosa Beach, FL


Overlooking the sweeping Dunes on a quiet beach, this fully furnished, newly constructed home was made for a Florida beachfront lifestyle. A spectacular heated pool and several outdor living spaces seem to merge with the sandy shores of the Gulf. The private dune walkover leads directly to 49 feet of deeded beach. It's really the special touches and attention to detail that make this home well worth the money.


Consuming half of the 3rd floor, a huge master bedroom features separate his and hers closets with laundry pass through, master bath with two sinks, make-up counter, shower and garden tub overlooking the Gulf. It features a separate study, morning bar and huge walk out porch. This is a spectacular home with 6,547 square feet, 5 bedrooms and 7 baths.






Three Most Expensive Homes Currently Listed


As of this writing, the following three homes are the priciest on the market in the Destin and 30A area. 


Most of these Destin area trophy homes are found beachfront in the following areas:




East 30A with average home prices at about $1.3 million


West 30A with average home prices at about $980,000


Gulf Breeze with average home prices just $330,000 (they have an emerging collection of luxury home neighborhoods)




With ever growing luxury real estate communities in Destin, Florida the possibilities for finding your dream beach home are endless.


1. List Price: $14,750,000 - Paradise by the Sea, Seacrest, FL


With breezy, spacious indoor elegance and beautiful vistas from every window this 10,035 sq. ft., 3-story, 7 bedroom, and 9 bath residence on more than a half-acre lot, really is a &quot;Paradise by the Sea&quot;. With a privacy wall and gated courtyard within a gated community you can choose privacy at home or socialize on the beach.


This Mediterranean-style gem has two separate wings with parent and child rooms. The master suite covers the entire third floor, making an excellent getaway space for mom and dad. There are his and hers offices, a second living area with kitchenette, and a workout room. A beautiful, graceful spiral staircases and an elevator complete this picture of serene Seacrest beachside living. View Listing Here






2. List Price: 12,000,000 - Peake's Point, Gulf Breeze, FL


A 180-degree view of the Pensacola Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway make this 11,811 sq. ft., 3-story, 6 bedroom, and 8 bathroom home on more than one acre a dream come true. 5000 sq. ft. of porches adds to the comfortable, spacious home. The whole house fire suppression system and generator, large commercial grade elevator, and GeoThermal HVAC in this gated-community home leaves you with no worries.


Custom-designed interiors include a variety of specialty woods and metals contribute to the effortless elegance of this Tudor-style residence. Your guests can enjoy privacy in their own quarters or relax with the family in the saltwater pool, spa or on the beach. Located in The Point, in Gulf Breeze, Florida, this gorgeous home makes fantasy a reality with gourmet kitchen, spacious bedrooms and living spaces and water and nature views everywhere you look. View Listing Here






3. List Price: 12,000,000, The Pennington Estate, Miramar Beach, FL


The final home in our stroll through available Florida coastal properties is an amazing 2.4-acre private compound featuring a mansion known as Casa Lauren. Situated Gulf front in Miramar Beach, among lovely grounds and majestic palms, this 13,230 sq. ft., 3-story, 6 bedroom, and 9 bathroom estate wows from first look to last.


The indoor living spaces offer roomy classic elegance with flowing open layout. Extra spaces include extra bedroom suites, office area, wine cellar, gym, sauna, a third floor tower, generous closets, and a separate apartment. The drive through garage has room for 25+ cars


Outdoor living at its best can be found on the compound’s lovely grounds, on the estate’s many decks and patios, or in the enormous pool. The person who owns this spectacular home gets 135’ of private white sand beaches that are accessed through a gated beach walkover. Icing on the cake, you can snap up the adjacent 5.78-acre adjacent property to add even more space. View Listing Here




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    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2018 09:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <author>DRE@BrowseDestin.com (Tim Shepard - Broker)</author>
        <title>3 Destin Condos Sold in Under a Week</title>
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Destin Condos are Flying off the Shelves


There's nothing like a quick sale to take the tension out of selling a home or condo. You can be sure the owners of these three Destin condos are relaxed and happy to get on with their lives after selling in under a week





Tides of Destin830 Gulf Shore Drive UNIT 5032, Destin, FL 32541


Both condos in Tides of Destin, listed in the $700,000 range, were 3-bedrooms with incredible views of the Gulf. The Tides of Destin pretty much sells itself as a desirable beachfront property with almost 400 feet of private beach access and a huge array of amenities. They sold in 3 and 6 days, respectively.


View all listings in Tides of Destin


Waterview Towers240 Gulf Shore Drive UNIT 631, Destin, FL 32541


The 3-bedroom condo in Waterview Towers was listed for $1,300,000 and sold in 4 days, before the listing hit the MLS. Once again, the views were lovely and the residence was completely renovated. Properties in Holiday Isle are in a premium location and generally sought after. We're always here to help if you have questions or need assistance selling your Destin home or condo. 


View all listings in Waterview Towers


Similar Listings


If you're looking for something similar to either of the above listings, the links below will lead you to some tempting alternatives.




Destin Beachfront Condos


Destin Bay &amp; Pass Condos


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    <pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2018 08:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <author>DRE@BrowseDestin.com (Tim Shepard - Broker)</author>
        <title>Top Beachfront Investment Rentals in Destin &amp; the 30A - YTD 2018</title>
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Top Beachfront Investment Rentals in Destin &amp; the 30A - January - September 2018


Probably one of the first questions a prospective renter asks is &quot;how close is it to the beach?&quot; There is no doubt that beachfront rentals are among the most lucrative choices for investment real estate in Destin and the Emerald Coast.  Homes, condos and townhomes sitting directly on the beach with the Gulf of Mexico laid out before them, are often rental machines. The following blog post will explain:




What Are the Top Beachfront Investment Condos in Destin &amp; the 30A


Links to Top Selling Investment Condos


What Are the Top Beachfront Investment Areas for Single-Family Homes


Links to Top Selling Areas for Beachfront Investment Homes


How to Find Investment Homes &amp; Condos in Destin &amp; the 30A




The graphs below summarize the crème de la crème of beachfront investment rentals in Destin and the 30A area.


What Are the Top Beachfront Investment Condos in Destin &amp; the 30A


From January to September, 2018, these beachfront investment condos were primarily used as vacation rentals. Listed by price, they had the highest volume of sales during this time period.





 


Links to Top Selling Investment Condos


Click on the links below to view current listings with great investment potential in these top selling Destin and 30A areas.








Condo






Average Selling Price






Beach Colony


$544,200




Breakers of Fort Walton


$297,233




Crystal Dunes


$491,188




Dunes of Seagrove


$744,222




Edgewater Beach


$385,900




Emerald Grande


$626,250




Gulf Dunes


$375,917




Holiday Surf &amp; Racquet Club


$282,318




Islander Beach Resort


$370,417




Islander Condo


$273,083




Jetty East


$249,678




Magnolia House


$260,960




Pelican Beach Resort


$368,125




Silver Shells


$635,278




Summerwind


$406,417




Sundestin


$336,983




Tides at Tops'l


$464,375




Tops'l Beach Manor


$518,000




Waterscape


$407,945




Westwinds at Sandestin


$814,250




Windancer


$431,917







Top Beachfront Investment Areas for Single-Family Homes


The graph below show the busiest areas for sales YTD for investment homes and townhomes in the Destin and 30A area. These are all based on beachfront properties with vacation rentals.





Links to Top Selling Areas for Beachfront Investment Homes &amp; Condos


Click on the links below to view current beachfront listings with great investment potential in these top selling Destin and 30A areas.








Area






Average Selling Price






30A East


$2,783,346




30A West


$2,827,268




Destin


$2,374,000




Miramar/Sandestin Resort


$1,819,313




Navarre


$1,001,250







How to Find Investment Homes &amp; Condos in Destin &amp; the 30A


Currently about 342 single-family homes and townhomes and 380 condos on the market that are being rented out as vacation rentals.Median condo prices are $460,000, with the highest being $4,400,000 and the lowest at $300,000. The average size is 1,424 square feet.


Median home and town prices are 1,150,000, with the highest being $7,800,000 and the lowest at $315,000. The average size is 2,845 square feet.We can provide more detailed information about these and other good prospects for vacation rental investment properties in Destin and the Emerald Coast.


View current listings for:




Investment Condos


Investment Homes &amp; Townhomes




Searching for an Investment Rental in Destin or the Emerald Coast? At Destin Real Estate we have a handy service to help your search. Just send fill out this quick survey and we'll get back to you with a list of real estate possibilities that would make good candidates based on your budget and needs.



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    <pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2018 14:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <author>DRE@BrowseDestin.com (Tim Shepard - Broker)</author>
        <title>YTD Market Stats for Destin &amp; the 30A - August 2018</title>
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The past few months have been steady for real estate in Destin, the 30A and surrounding Miramar Beach, Sandestin Resort, Niceville and Fort Walton Beach. We haven't seen the usual slow-downs that normally accompany the summer season. New listings for homes, condos and townhomes are all up, including the sales stats. Properties in Destin and the 30A have been selling for about 97 of their list price in a reasonable amount of time. Recently, we had a condo go under contract after only 6 days on the market.


See below for:




Top Destin &amp; 30A Condo Sales by Volume


Top Destin &amp; 30A Condo Price Increases by Area


Top Destin &amp; 30A Home Sales by Volume


Top Destin &amp; 30A Home Price Increases by Area




The numbers below reflect single-family home and condo sales from January to August 31, 2018, compared to the same time last year.


Year to Date Condo Stats for Destin &amp; the 30A


Top Condo Sales





The number of Destin and area condo sales were up 8 overall compared to the same time in 2017, with the top selling areas:




Destin: 20


Miramar/Sandestin: 18


North Santa Rosa Beach: 10




Top Condo Price Increases





Destin and area condo prices had an 8 increase in average sale price with the largest increases in:




Miramar/Sandestin Resort: 20


30A West: 18


30A East 13




The highest price received for a condo was $3,000,000 for a 5 bedroom condominium in Grand Dunes, Miramar Beach, Florida.






Year to Date Single-Family Home Stats for Destin &amp; the 30A


Top Home Sales





The number of home sales were up 5 compared to 2017. Top selling areas included:




Navarre: 15


Miramar/Sandestin Resort: 6


Niceville: 5




Top Home Price Increases





Average sale prices were up just 1 from the same time last year. The highest increases included:




Destin: 18


Fort Walton Beach: 12


Niceville: 7




The highest price receive for a house was $10,750,000 for a 7 bedroom, beachfront home in Seagrove, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.




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